Mathieu Kassovitz Highlights

  • 2008: Directed the science fiction film "Babylon A.D.," based on the novel Babylon Babies by Maurice Georges Dantec
  • 2005: Portrayed a conflicted Belgian explosives expert in Steven Spielberg's controversial film "Munich"
  • 2003: Played one of the lead roles in Costa-Gavras' "Amen"
  • 2003: Directed Halle Berry in the psychological thriller, "Gothika"
  • 2002: Starred in the Costa-Gavras directed film "Eyewitness"
  • 2001: Cast in the role of Nino Quincampoix in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's critically-acclaimed French film "Amélie"
  • 2001: Co-starred with Nicole Kidman in "Birthday Girl"; screened at Venice and Toronto (released theatrically in 2002)
  • 2000: Directed "Les Rivières Pourpres," a police detective thriller starring Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel
  • 2000: With Luc Besson and Jan Kounen, established 1B2K, a production company with offices in Paris and Los Angeles
  • 1999: Appeared in "Jakob the Liar"; directed by his father, Peter Kassovitz
  • 1997: Had featured role in Luc Besson's "The Fifth Element"
  • 1995: Breakthrough feature as writer/director, the controversial french film, "La Haine"
  • 1995: Acted opposite Jean-Louis Trintignant in "Regarde les hommes tomber"
  • 1993: Feature directorial debut "Metisse/Cafe au Lait"; also acted in the film
  • 1992: Helmed third short, "Assassins"; also appeared in film
  • 1991: Directed the short "Cauchemar blanc"
  • 1990: First short film, "Fierrot le Pou"
  • 1989: Was the second assistant director to Paul Boujnah on "Moitie-Moitie"
  • 1979: Feature film debut, "Au bout du bout du banc"; co-starring Jane Birkin and directed by his father, Peter Kassovitz